Terracotta fabric, porcelain, cement and glazed tiles on mdfGinsberg
Description
Human-crafted. AI-refined.
The artwork features a striking sculptural composition of geometric shapes and forms, primarily in muted earth tones of brown and beige. The central element is a stacked structure reminiscent of a totem pole, with various abstract shapes and volumes arranged on a flat surface. The overall composition has a sense of balance and symmetry, with the geometric elements creating a visually captivating and minimalist design. The artist's use of clean lines, negative space, and a focus on form over narrative suggests an exploration of the interplay between structure, space, and materiality, inviting the viewer to ponder the conceptual and philosophical underpinnings of the piece. ...
Sandra Val is a sculptor who brings an extraordinary dimension to ordinary objects. Working with materials such as porcelain, brass, wood and textiles, Val will replicate everyday items such as chess pieces, doorknobs or vases. The material used to replicate these forms usually differs from their usual construction, and sculptural or architectural fragments are added to the composition. The resultant forms vaguely resemble the original object, but the material and compositional choices cloud any sense of clarity. Val cites her interest in the role of memory, and how it transforms our perception of time and space. This fascination with recollection can be found in this troubling and altering of recognisable things within Val’s work. In her own words “My research starts from a liminal state where pieces of tradition and present converge that I myself transmute and redefine, creating stories and new dialogues that speak to us of time and space”. This interest in familiar objects echoes the sculptural style of Claes Oldenburg, or a more contemporary reference could be the work of Rachel Whiteread. ...
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